What is the geometry of the $PCl_5$ molecule as per $VSEPR$ theory?

  • A
    Trigonal bipyramidal
  • B
    Octahedral
  • C
    Tetrahedral
  • D
    Square pyramidal

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Find out the correct order of repulsive interaction of electron pairs in the following systems.
$(I)$ Lone pair - lone pair
$(II)$ Lone pair - bond pair
$(III)$ Bond pair - bond pair

Which of the following compounds have the number of lone pairs on the central $Xe$ atom equal to zero?
$XeO_{3}, XeO_{2}F_{2}, XeO_{4}, XeO_{3}F_{2}, Ba_{2}XeF_{4}$

Identify the correct order of repulsion between electron pairs present in the valence shell of the central atom of a molecule.

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$ (Molecule) List-$II$ (Shape)
$A$. $NH_3$ $I$. Square pyramid
$B$. $BrF_5$ $II$. Tetrahedral
$C$. $PCl_5$ $III$. Trigonal pyramidal
$D$. $CH_4$ $IV$. Trigonal bipyramidal

Choose the correct answer from the options below:

$BCl_3$ is a planar molecule while $NCl_3$ is pyramidal,because

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